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Foster mom denies any involvement in Sherin's death

Foster mom denies any involvement in Sherin's death

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

She was 'interrogated for hours by several officers with no attorney present' a few days later.

8 lessons for the BJP from Maharashtra

8 lessons for the BJP from Maharashtra

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

There are limitations to milking national security, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

On this day, 11 years ago, deadly tsunami claimed over 7,000 lives

On this day, 11 years ago, deadly tsunami claimed over 7,000 lives

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

Floral tribute and processions across Tamil Nadu on Saturday marked the 11th anniversary of the deadly tsunami waves that struck the state on this day in 2004 claiming over 7,000 lives, leaving a trail of destruction.

Meet the real Tanhaji Malusare, war hero

Meet the real Tanhaji Malusare, war hero

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

'Shivaji Maharaj paid his tributes to Tanhaji's bravery by placing his necklace on the martyr's body.' He then uttered those famous words: 'The fort is captured, but our lion has fallen.'

Fans prepare for final goodbye as legend Ali will be laid to rest

Fans prepare for final goodbye as legend Ali will be laid to rest

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Muhammad Ali will be laid to rest Friday, the culmination of a two-day farewell for the beloved boxing legend.

Govt announces Rs 10 L reward for anyone providing clues in Gauri's murder

Govt announces Rs 10 L reward for anyone providing clues in Gauri's murder

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

The announcement was made by Home Minister Ramalinga Reddy, a day after the city police asked public to share any information that they may have in connection with the case through a specific phone number and e-mail id.

Surgical strike: Cop in PoK confirms attack, says Pak army protects jihadis

Surgical strike: Cop in PoK confirms attack, says Pak army protects jihadis

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

The Pakistan army is believed to be planning attacks by terrorists on Indian defence personnel and security establishments besides select civilian targets.

Sufi leader murdered by suspected Islamists in Bangladesh

Sufi leader murdered by suspected Islamists in Bangladesh

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Initial investigations found that Shahidullah was involved in a property dispute with neighbours 'which could be a reason of the murder'.

On Afzal Guru's death anniversary, curfew imposed in Kashmir

On Afzal Guru's death anniversary, curfew imposed in Kashmir

Rediff.com9 Feb 2014

Curfew-like-restrictions were imposed in Srinagar and other major towns in Kashmir by the authorities early on Sunday on the first anniversary of the hanging of convicted terrorist Afzal Guru.

2002 Gujarat riots: No SC relief for Teesta Setalvad in grave-digging case

2002 Gujarat riots: No SC relief for Teesta Setalvad in grave-digging case

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

She is accused of having a role in illegal exhumation of bodies of some victims of the 2002 Gujarat riots.

BSF jawan, killed by terrorists, was eager to join his battalion

BSF jawan, killed by terrorists, was eager to join his battalion

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Rameez Ahmed Parray was the sole bread earner of the family.

PHOTOS: Restoration of Jesus' tomb costs $3.3 million

PHOTOS: Restoration of Jesus' tomb costs $3.3 million

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

The restoration work, held up for more than 200 years, took nine months to be completed.

Foundation stone for Dr Kalam's memorial to be laid on July 27

Foundation stone for Dr Kalam's memorial to be laid on July 27

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Parrikar said while the Centre wanted five acres of land for the memorial, as of now only 1.8 acres was available.

Sheena Bora Trial: And the skeleton surfaces...

Sheena Bora Trial: And the skeleton surfaces...

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Shivade then asked if the skeleton finally came out of the ground in many parts. It was difficult not to gasp aloud at that revelation. Bhagat said that was true.

Haqqani leader accused of Indian embassy attack shot dead

Haqqani leader accused of Indian embassy attack shot dead

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

The son of the chief of the Haqqani terror network, blamed for attacks on US forces and the Indian Embassy in Kabul, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen near the Pakistani capital, leaders of the group said on Monday

70 killed as massive blaze rips through chemical warehouses in Dhaka

70 killed as massive blaze rips through chemical warehouses in Dhaka

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Bangladesh's fire service chief Ali Ahmed said the accident may have started with a gas cylinder.

Lanka revises blasts toll to 253; police chief resigns

Lanka revises blasts toll to 253; police chief resigns

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Dr Anil Jasinghe, Director General of the Health Services, said the larger death toll was released as a result of a calculation error.

BJP made a 'God' of Modi, bhakts will land him in spot: Sena

BJP made a 'God' of Modi, bhakts will land him in spot: Sena

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

In a sarcastic note, the Sena also asked if the emotional call the Chief Justice of India Justice T S Thakur made on Sunday for increasing the number of judges to tackle the mounting number of cases could be termed as an "achievement" of the Modi government.

How Kapil rose in stature with one knock...

How Kapil rose in stature with one knock...

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

Former India Test player Yajurvindra Singh, on Saturday, recalled how one innings in East Africa in 1978 from the then rookie player Kapil Dev changed the perception of some top Indian players of that time about his capabilities as a cricketer.

ATM queues get longer; old notes valid for utility payments till Nov 24

ATM queues get longer; old notes valid for utility payments till Nov 24

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

With banks struggling to cope with rush to get alternative currency, the government has extended use of old defunct Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes for paying household utility bills, fuel, taxes and fees and purchases from co-operative stores till November 24.

Sri Lankan Prez sacks top officials; admits to lapses

Sri Lankan Prez sacks top officials; admits to lapses

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Several people succumbed to their injuries sustained in the blasts, taking the death toll to 359.

War of words escalates over Bhopal encounter

War of words escalates over Bhopal encounter

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

The mother of Mujeeb Sheikh, one of the slain SIMI activists, alleged that his killing was a conspiracy.

'Maximum number of cases per day around mid-July'

'Maximum number of cases per day around mid-July'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'It will only get worse, definitely, for the next month and one-and-a-half months.'

The reality of being Muslim in India

The reality of being Muslim in India

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

'There are moments, and the hanging of Yakub Memon was one, where all of the gathered injustices are crystallised. Those gathered at the graveyard were not there to protest. They came to sympathise because they are also victims,' says Aakar Patel.

Prime accused in Kerala 'honour killing' held, hartal hits life

Prime accused in Kerala 'honour killing' held, hartal hits life

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Joseph, a Dalit Christian, was abducted on Sunday and killed by a gang of criminals allegedly engaged by his fiancee's family.

Taliban attackers shot most students in the head

Taliban attackers shot most students in the head

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Most of the students at the army-run school in Peshawar were shot in the head from point blank range by the ruthless Taliban suicide attackers, in one of the most gruesome attacks against children in recent years.

Islamic State claims Easter Sunday blasts in Sri Lanka

Islamic State claims Easter Sunday blasts in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Forty suspects, including the driver of a van allegedly used by the suicide bombers, have been arrested in connection with the attacks which shook Sri Lanka.

Tears and prayers as Pakistan buries victims of bus attack

Tears and prayers as Pakistan buries victims of bus attack

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Pakistan's Shia Ismaili Muslims on Thursday buried the bus attack victims who were killed by Islamic State militants

George H W Bush to lie in state in US Capitol till Wednesday

George H W Bush to lie in state in US Capitol till Wednesday

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

The former president will have two funerals -- a state funeral at the National Cathedral and a local funeral at St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston.

Lashkar-e-Tayiba suffered maximum damage in surgical strikes

Lashkar-e-Tayiba suffered maximum damage in surgical strikes

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

The sources said that the terrorists were not expecting an action by the Indian Army and therefore were taken by surprise.

World leaders, celebrities to pay final tribute to Muhammad Ali

World leaders, celebrities to pay final tribute to Muhammad Ali

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

World leaders, celebrities, boxing fans and people who admired Muhammad Ali as a man will gather on Friday in his Kentucky hometown for one last goodbye to a towering global figure who died a week ago at age 74.

Jailed ex-Pak PM Nawaz Sharif's wife passes away in London

Jailed ex-Pak PM Nawaz Sharif's wife passes away in London

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

The 68-year-old former first lady was diagnosed with lymphoma (throat) cancer in August 2017.

How Yakub spent his last few hours before hanging

How Yakub spent his last few hours before hanging

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

After spending more that 20 years in prison, Yakub Memon was hanged early on Thursday morning for his role the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts. Here's what happed at the Nagpur Central jail in the last rather tense 24 hours

Quite natural to scrap snoopgate now that NDA is at Centre: Congress

Quite natural to scrap snoopgate now that NDA is at Centre: Congress

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

The Congress on Monday took a swipe at the National Democratic Alliance government over its proposed move to give a quiet burial to the United Progressive Alliance dispensation's controversial move to order a probe into the Snoopgate affair, saying it was "quite natural" after the change of guard at the Centre.

Jaya's portrait unveiled in TN assembly, Oppn stays away

Jaya's portrait unveiled in TN assembly, Oppn stays away

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Facing the opposition benches, it is the 11th portrait to adorn the House.

2 Indians among 26 killed in suicide attack in Kuwait mosque

2 Indians among 26 killed in suicide attack in Kuwait mosque

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

Both the victims -- Rizwan Husain, 31, and Ibne Abbas, 25, -- were taking part in the prayers when they died.

Another Russian snub: India puts $8.6 bn fighter on hold

Another Russian snub: India puts $8.6 bn fighter on hold

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

The cancellation of the project has far-reaching implications for the IAF, for which this was once its high-tech future fighter.

Qadri gets martyr-like funeral; 1 lakh people turn up in Pak

Qadri gets martyr-like funeral; 1 lakh people turn up in Pak

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

While a police official said that over 15,000 people were present inside the sprawling ground in the garrison city, private estimate put the number of those attending the funeral nearly 1,00,000.

Sri Lanka bombings 'revenge of NZ'; toll crosses 320

Sri Lanka bombings 'revenge of NZ'; toll crosses 320

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

National flags were lowered and people bowed their heads as the silence began at 8:30 am local time, the time the first of the attacks occurred on Sunday.

Modiji, will my mother afford to buy onions in 2020?

Modiji, will my mother afford to buy onions in 2020?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

'If prices of everyday consumption don't come down, employment doesn't pick up, 2020 will not be a happy year for anyone but the super rich,' notes Sherna Gandhy.